

A woman stands reading a letter. She has black hair and wears a black hat. Her kimono has a red body and white sleeves. The woman's kimono has a low red obi. A green patterned fabric panel is visible behind her. She stands on a beige background surrounded by a beige border with a black outline. The border has a patterned top and bottom. Two black cords hang down from the top. The image is on a beige background with a white stripe and patterned beige sections.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 189 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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